GP release 2.9

February 9, 2011

GEORGIA-PACIFIC PROFESSIONAL SEARCHES FOR THE TRUE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORKFORCE

Great American Worker to Win Ford F-150 Truck

ATLANTA – Do you know an employee, friend or co-worker who truly stands out in the workplace? Is he or she the unsung hero that stays until the job gets done right? Tell us about them. Let their voice be heard and their actions recognized.

Georgia-Pacific Professional, a leading manufacturer of shop towels, industrial wipers and other away-from-home products, is launching a contest to honor America’s best workers. The Brawny Industrial™ Great American Worker contest is looking for top individuals throughout the country who combine a history of workplace safety and high work productivity with a commitment to community involvement.

“We are excited to host this contest and give workers across the country the opportunity to be recognized for their achievements both in their workplace and in their community,” said Ken Smith, vice president of the wiper category. “Georgia-Pacific Professional is dedicated to creating personal relationships with its customers and acknowledging its top users who continue to keep America running.”

Nominations will be accepted until June 30, 2011, and can be submitted by visiting www.BrawnyIndustrial.com/GAW. Nominators will be required to compose a short essay describing how the nominee demonstrates the qualities and characteristics of a Great American Worker. The individual named the Brawny Industrial Great American Worker will receive a Ford F-150 truck. Three category prize winners will each receive $3,500 for their contributions to work safety, worker productivity and community involvement. Georgia-Pacific Professional will also award the individuals who nominated the Great American Worker Grand Prize Winner and each category winner with a $1,000 cash prize.

Georgia-Pacific Professional is a provider of hygienic dispensing systems, towels, tissues, soaps, air fresheners, wipers, cups, cutlery and napkins. Two business groups operate under the Georgia-Pacific Professional business. The Washroom and Wiper Solutions group provides the full range of products to market segments including office buildings, healthcare, manufacturing, and lodging facilities. The Food Services Solutions group focuses on such segments as restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores. The Georgia-Pacific Professional business features such well-known product brands as enMotion®, Compact®, Dixie®, EasyNap®, SmartStock® and Brawny Industrial™. For more information on Georgia-Pacific Professional, please call 1-866-HELLO GP (435-5647) or visit us at http://www.gppro.com.